BYD

Boyd Gaming Corp

A casino and entertainment company that owns and operates gaming properties across the United States, including the California Hotel, the Orleans, Sam's Town, and the Fremont in Las Vegas. Founded in 1975 by longtime Nevada gaming figure Sam Boyd and his son William, the company took its name from the Boyd family. Sam Boyd had spent decades in the industry before launching the company, and its flagship early property was the California Hotel in downtown Las Vegas, which catered to Hawaiian visitors.